Oats Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce combines tender apples and ripe pears into something far more interesting than the jarred stuff. The pears add a floral, honeyed depth that makes every spoonful feel a little more special, while cinnamon and ginger bring just enough warmth to make it feel like autumn in a bowl. Everything here is whole, simple fruit — no grains, no fillers, no hidden ingredients to second-guess. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating a diet that cuts out oats and grain-based thickeners, since so many store-bought fruit sauces sneak in unexpected additives. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A touch of maple syrup rounds out any tartness without overpowering the fruit. Serve it warm alongside pork, swirl it into yogurt, or just eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ lb apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 lb ripe pears (about 2 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, pear chunks, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is completely tender and collapses easily when pressed with a spoon.
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